MS - 14-year old shoots parents; kills mother - Mar. 19, 2024

[tlcya]

Her drug use (if her friend was correct in saying that in addition to weed, CG also used cocaine and mushrooms and that it was getting worse) couldn’t have helped matters.

In so far as the testimony about her bio Dad’s drug use, forcing her to drink beer at age 12, blowing smoke in her face, threatening the mother’s life : Why was he allowed visitation with her?

I can’t help feeling that leading up to the crime, CG was failed by the adults in her life on some level.

I wonder how often CG heard from her mother that CG reminded her mother of her father? I wonder how often she heard you are just as bad as your father, etc.?

Speak to a child that way enough and they will show you exactly who you are looking for.

 

[SMK777]

I wonder how often CG heard from her mother that CG reminded her mother of her father? I wonder how often she heard you are just as bad as your father, etc.?

Speak to a child that way enough and they will show you exactly who you are looking for.

It’s possible. Yes, as in that song from the play Into the Woods, careful the things you say, children will listen. *ETA: Speculation only.*

 

[ChatteringBirds]

I wonder how often CG heard from her mother that CG reminded her mother of her father? I wonder how often she heard you are just as bad as your father, etc.?

Was it claimed that anything like that was ever said? (If so, I missed the article.)

 

[tlcya]

Was it claimed that anything like that was ever said? (If so, I missed the article.)

not to my knowledge. Which is why I said I wonder . . .

 

[SMK777]

Was it claimed that anything like that was ever said? (If so, I missed the article.)

No, it’s just speculation. Although it’s not far-fetched considering the history and the scenario. It also could be that with nothing said at all CG had her own fears of this; or a conflict of loyalty between what she felt for her 2 parents.
ETA: Seems reality-based as per post #246

 

[tlcya]

Carly had told Clark she was worried that she would turn out like her father, and that her mother had said something like, “You might end up to be like your father.”

A lot of teenagers won’t be forthcoming with their psychiatrist, Clark said, out of concern that they could end up in a mental hospital or that their parents will find out. He said it’s a very big deal for most people to have to think about being diagnosed with any kind of psychosis. Gregg told Clark that she’s able to put on a good face and people don’t always know what she’s feeling.

“I understood Carly from a very young age needing to be aware of her mother’s mental state, making sure that her mother was okay,” Clark said. “I think the fact that she’s bright helped her with that.”
DEFENSE RESTS. Carly Gregg Trial Day 3: Body camera evidence, medical expert testimony - Darkhorse Press

 

[SMK777]

Carly had told Clark she was worried that she would turn out like her father, and that her mother had said something like, “You might end up to be like your father.”

A lot of teenagers won’t be forthcoming with their psychiatrist, Clark said, out of concern that they could end up in a mental hospital or that their parents will find out. He said it’s a very big deal for most people to have to think about being diagnosed with any kind of psychosis. Gregg told Clark that she’s able to put on a good face and people don’t always know what she’s feeling.

“I understood Carly from a very young age needing to be aware of her mother’s mental state, making sure that her mother was okay,” Clark said. “I think the fact that she’s bright helped her with that.”
DEFENSE RESTS. Carly Gregg Trial Day 3: Body camera evidence, medical expert testimony - Darkhorse Press

Thank you for this information.

 

[SMK777]

 

[Soulmagent]

I do not believe I ever seen a case move so fast though the court system . This just happened in March. Is this common for murder cases in Miss?

 

[twall]

I do not believe I ever seen a case move so fast though the court system . This just happened in March. Is this common for murder cases in Miss?

It is common in any state in the USA if the defendant does not waive their right for a speedy trial. For example OJ Simpson and Alec Murdaugh.

 

[Vaderman]

If she were a boy, I wonder if all of our comments would be the same...
Or if she had also murdered her friend whom she called to come over?...
And if her stepfather had not survived, what might she have done next?
(Thinking out loud.)

Good questions. I feel similarly for her as I did listening to Ethan Crumbley during his sentencing: sadness. Obviously bright young individuals who somehow became so very off the beaten path. A loss of potential.

 

[tlcya]

Good questions. I feel similarly for her as I did listening to Ethan Crumbley during his sentencing: sadness. Obviously bright young individuals who somehow became so very off the beaten path. A loss of potential.

exactly. She committed premeditated murder. I do not believe she was in psychosis. People in psychosis do not call their friends over to view their handiwork IMO. But such a bright and very troubled girl, it is a shame. All that potential, wasted. It is sad, even as I know she is where she belongs.

 

[arielilane]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1842270966061371695

 

[arielilane]

Court records show a Rankin County teen who was sentenced to life in prison without parole for killing her mother and attempting to kill her stepfather is seeking another trial.

Carly Madison Gregg sentenced to life for murdering her mother seeks new trial. See why

The defense for Carly Gregg, 15, who was sentenced to life in prison for killing her mother, is seeking another trial. See why

www.clarionledger.com

October 1, 2024

The defense listed more than a dozen reasons for a new trial in the 9-page motion.

 

[arielilane]

Immediately after the shooting, #CarlyGregg uses her mother’s phone to text #HeathSmylie, “You almost home honey?” Nancy Grace investigates:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1841159390117970249

 

[Quill]

No, it’s just speculation. Although it’s not far-fetched considering the history and the scenario. It also could be that with nothing said at all CG had her own fears of this; or a conflict of loyalty between what she felt for her 2 parents.
ETA: Seems reality-based as per post #246

I feel like this is victim blaming.

 

[SMK777]

I feel like this is victim blaming.

I don’t intend it that way; just think it might possibly be a normal conflict or dynamic. MOO

 

[Quill]

For anyone who is interested, I just listened to am excellent podcast on this case. The owner of Darkhorse Press has a new podcast called Investigation Homicide. I would link it here but not sure of the rules on that, but if you search if with CG's name it should come up. This podcast is in interview format and she has the prosecutor on. He speaks about several things of interest. Really good, informative and professional podcast. You can also watch on the book of faces. While you're there, be sure to watch the one on Shondra May.

 

[Dotta]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1848823912085270792

 

[SMK777]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1848823912085270792

She was having hallucinations as a child? To me, that sounds like schizophrenia and does in fact make me question her mental stability. I don’t like her criminal actions, but I can see why the defense would push this idea regarding a retrial.